Army intervenes in Lebanon clashes

One man killed and several hurt as government and opposition supporters fight.

18 Feb 2008 00:47 GMT

Soldiers were deployed in several areas after rival groups fought with sticks and stones [AFP]

Soldiers were deployed in the Ras al-Nabei, Mazraa and Barboor areas of Beirut after supporters of Saad al-Hariri's Future group had earlier battled with Shia followers of the Hezbollah and Amal blocs, wielding sticks and throwing stones at each other.

Scores of Lebanese soldiers and riot police fired into the air to disperse the rioters and there were reports of between three and 14 people being injured.